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By July 1757, in the aftermath of defeat at Kolin, the situation looked bleak for Frederick the Great of Prussia. This title examines how on 6 December, Frederick won what was perhaps his greatest victory at Leuthen. Five days later, Breslau surrendered.

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Tracing the intersection of religion, race, and power in Texas from Reconstruction through the rise of the Religious Right and the failed presidential bid of Governor Rick Perry, Rough Country illuminates American history since the Civil War in new ways, demonstrating that Texas's story is also America's. In particular, Robert Wuthnow shows how dis

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Tracing the intersection of religion, race, and power in Texas from Reconstruction through the rise of the Religious Right and the failed presidential bid of Governor Rick Perry, Rough Country illuminates American history since the Civil War in new ways, demonstrating that Texas's story is also America's. In particular, Robert Wuthnow shows how dis

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On April 17, 1863 Benjamin Grierson led a force of 1,700 Union cavalrymen across enemy lines into Confederate-held Tennessee in a bold diversionary raid. The raid was a tremendous success. It was one of the most daring Union raids of the war. This book tells the story of this raid.

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The monarchy has made many concessions to the modern age, but the affirming rituals of the coronation - the pageantry, the theatre and the symbolism - are centuries old. Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, this title takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies.

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One of the prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of specialised roles. This book provides a look at the service life of a Royal Marine Commando, exploring the developments that took place in the post-World War II period.

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In 1914, the Naval Wing of the Royal Flying Corps was subsumed into the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). With the bulk of the Royal Flying Corps engaged in France, the aircraft and seaplane pilots of the RNAS protected Britain from the deadly and terrifying Zeppelin menace. This book charts the pioneering role of the RNAS in military aviation.

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The Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy served with distinction in World War II. Featuring first hand accounts, combat reports, photographs and colour plates depicting the range of profiles and symbolic markings that were used, this book details the history and combat experiences of these pilots who served with such distinction for the Allied cause.

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"Run the Gauntlet: The Channel Dash 1942".

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Drawing on the various Russian sources, this title covers an array of topics, including the Bolshevik rise to power and World War I as the catalyst and cradle, respectively, of the Revolution. It conveys the boldness and diversity of the revolutionaries aspirations as well as the ways in which the Revolution affected the lives of ordinary people.

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Drawing on the various Russian sources, this title covers an array of topics, including the Bolshevik rise to power and World War I as the catalyst and cradle, respectively, of the Revolution. It conveys the boldness and diversity of the revolutionaries aspirations as well as the ways in which the Revolution affected the lives of ordinary people.

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This work aims to clarify the sweeping changes that transformed Russia in the 20th century, from a "muzhik" country to an urban power. The author reveals the historical roots of recent change and shows how a largely bureaucratic apparatus simply lost the ability to govern a changing society.

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The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. This title presents first-hand accounts and artwork to explain and illustrate this historically significant duel.

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"Sailing Barges".

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This work details the 24-day Saipan and 8-day Tinian operations, fom the difficulties the Marines faced establishing themselves ashore, through the largest tank battle in the Pacific, and the horrors of Japanese civilians committing suicide to avoid capture.

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The most decisive battle of the entire Peninsular War is described in this volume of the "Campaign" series. Wellington smashed Marmont's French Army and pursued its shattered remnants, leading to the famous cavalry charge of the King's German Legion at Garcia Hernandez.

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In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece. This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological and naval research to recreate an important naval campaigns in world history.

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This book celebrates the history and the rebirth of the salt industry in Scotland. Although manufacturing declined in the nineteenth century and was wound up in the 1950s, in the second decade of the twenty-first century the trade was revived. Scotlands salt is now a high-prestige, award-winning green product.